Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Police Wanted Wednesday: Sticky Fingers Edition
It must be Wednesday if Orland's PD released the roundup of suspects caught with public help. On tap: retail theft, carjacking and battery.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
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I'm a Chicagoland native who spent time up and down the East Coast and overseas a bit to tell stories about water, corruption, politics, poverty, schools -- and people whose narratives still tug at my heart today.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
One Man Charged, One Suspect At Large After Shooting At OF Bar
Delaneo Jackson, 37, was charged with a felony after a reported shooting at the Rocking Horse Sunday. The shooting suspect is at large.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest May Ban Sale Of All Nicotine Products To Minors
If you're an Oak Forest teenager skirting tobacco laws by vaping, your time may be up.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Part-time Firefighters in Oak Forest Could Get Pay Boost
Part-time firefighter and paramedics could see a 54% pay increase if the village agrees to boost the hourly rate to $20 from $13.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
TEDx Youth Event Coming To District 228 Friday
Six students and teachers from Dist. 228 will speak Friday in the "spirit of ideas worth spreading" in a TEDxYouth@OakForest event.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Crisis Center for South Suburbia Holds Gala March 2
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia, which offers services for victims of domestic violence, holds its annual gala March 2.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Concerned Citizens of Tinley Park Announce Trustee Slate
John W. McGuire, Michael J. Pannitto and John A. Curran are running for trustee on the Concerned Citizens of Tinley Park slate.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Metra Electric Resumes Limited Service: Update
The Metra Electric train is running on a Saturday schedule for the rest of the day.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Lower Property Taxes Coming To South Suburbs In New Schools Grant
Bloom Township Dist. 206 and H-F Dist. 233 are among the areas that will see lower taxes under a grant that subsidizes the cost of schools.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Heart’s 2019 Tour Coming To Tinley Park
Ann and Nancy Wilson of the rock band Heart are reuniting. Here’s when their new tour, “Love Alive,” is coming to Tinley Park.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Man Shot And Killed In South Shore
Terrance Hale, 26, of Oak Forest, was found shot several times on a sidewalk Sunday night in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Shaken Baby In Critical Condition Stirs Police Act Of Compassion
A 4-month-old baby is in critical condition after police say her father shook her. What police did next may surprise you. Tearing up is ok.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Downtown Tinley Irish Parade: Sign Up Today
Registration is open for the annual Downtown Tinley Irish Parade, which steps off at 1 p.m. Sun., March 10.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Applications For Bricks That Honor Veterans Due Feb. 15
The bricks are installed in the walkway at the Gen. Patrick E. Rea Veterans Plaza at cost $100 to $250 each.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Deputy Fire Chief Tim Moss Inducted Into AFFI Honor Guard
Moss was inducted as the Northern Deputy State Commander of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Traffic, Dangerous Roads Are Focus Of Flossmoor's Redevelopment
The $2 million project is expected to fix confusing signs and bad intersections that have made roads dangerous for drivers and pedestrians.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Ford Invests $250 Million In Chicago Heights Stamping Plant
It comes as part of a $1 billion expansion of its Chicagoland production of three SUVs and will bring as many as 500 jobs to the area.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
People Over Politics Candidates Will Be On April Ballot: Judge
The candidates on the People Over Politics slate are back on the ballot after a judge ruled their intent to run as trustee was clear.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort's Newest Mexican Restaurant Is A Hidden Gem
Casa Vargas on Lincoln Highway aims to offer high-quality, fresh Mexican food — including street tacos and tamales — to Frankfort residents.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Sleep In Heavenly Peace Builds Beds For Kids In Need
Sleep In Heavenly Peace, the group committed to letting "no kids sleep on the floor" holds its fundraiser Saturday in Gaelic Park.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
